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Calculated Shard: 179 (from laksa186)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa179.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/rick-morty-season-5-ending-explained/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/rick-morty-season-5-ending-explained/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/sci-fi\/rick-morty-season-5-ending-explained\/","crawl_time":1776554827,"first_indexed_time":1646758992,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,radiotimes!www,\/tv\/sci-fi\/rick-morty-season-5-ending-explained\/ s443","src_root_hash":"3038806339942149579","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Rick and Morty season 5 ending explained | Evil Morty to return? | Radio Times","meta_descriptions":["Was this Evil Morty's most successful scheme to date? Rick and Morty season 5 came to an explosive conclusion."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Rick and Morty's mind-bending adventures can take place anywhere, including other dimensions featuring alternate versions of the characters - and things came to a thrilling conclusion in season 5's two-part finale.\nDan Harmon and Justin Roiland's cult sci-fi animation, which follows the misadventures of alcoholic scientist Rick Sanchez and his nephew Morty Smith, first aired its 10th and final episode of season 5, Rickmurai Jack, back in September 2021.\nThe show's finale featured the much-anticipated return of Evil Morty - a dark version of the Morty Smith that we know from another universe who appeared to plot world domination in two fan-favourite episodes, and is the regular subject of fan theories and online discussion from viewers who hope to see the story resolved in future episodes.\nFans were also introduced to a backstory of the Central Finite Curve - a multiverse wall where Rick is the smartest person in the universe but restricts access to those universes where Rick isn't the smartest person.\nPreviously, Evil Morty and other in-universe plot points have seemed like the one thing\nRick and Morty\n’s trademark cynicism couldn’t touch – but the ending changes all of that.\nAdult Swim\nEvil Morty shows how he is going to make the Central Finite Curve ineffective by bursting it in order to access the universes outside of it. He manages to do just that with aplomb and travels to other parts of multiverse, beyond Rick's control and where Rick is no longer the smartest.\nWith Rick's protective curve burst, it's possible that Evil Morty could come up against some more challenging enemies. The curve prevented Rick from encountering anyone smarter than him, so it raises the question whether he really was the smartest man in the curve. Fans now know the notion of the Central Finite Curve has been the reason why Rick always managed to work his way out of any universe he visits.\nWant to see this content?\nThis page contains content provided by Google reCAPTCHA. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as Google reCAPTCHA may use cookies and other technologies. To view this content, choose 'Accept and continue' to allow Google reCAPTCHA and its required purposes.\nThe finale ended with Evil Morty unveiling a new world before jumping into a yellow portal, believed to signify his emancipation from Rick. Fans were left uncertain as to whether they'll see him again - but if he does re-emerge in season 6, it will probably be bad news for Rick.\nMeanwhile, Rick will be forced to confront the realities he's been trying to conceal all this time, with the existence of a universe he didn't want to be revealed.\nAs Rick's barrier has been bulldozed, fans will be exposed to an even bigger multiverse waiting to be explored, where anything can happen. Roll on season 6.\nRick and Morty seasons 1 - 5 are available to stream on Netflix now.\nIf you’re looking for more to watch check out our\nTV Guide\n.\nThe latest issue of Radio Times is on sale now –\nsubscribe now\nto get each issue delivered to your door. 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and things came to a thrilling conclusion in season 5's two-part finale.\n\nAd\n\nDan Harmon and Justin Roiland's cult sci-fi animation, which follows the misadventures of alcoholic scientist Rick Sanchez and his nephew Morty Smith, first aired its 10th and final episode of season 5, Rickmurai Jack, back in September 2021.\n\nThe show's finale featured the much-anticipated return of Evil Morty - a dark version of the Morty Smith that we know from another universe who appeared to plot world domination in two fan-favourite episodes, and is the regular subject of fan theories and online discussion from viewers who hope to see the story resolved in future episodes.\n\nFans were also introduced to a backstory of the Central Finite Curve - a multiverse wall where Rick is the smartest person in the universe but restricts access to those universes where Rick isn't the smartest person.\n\nPreviously, Evil Morty and other in-universe plot points have seemed like the one thing [Rick and Morty](https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/rick-and-morty-season-6-release-date\/)’s trademark cynicism couldn’t touch – but the ending changes all of that.\n\n## **Rick and Morty season 5 ending explained**\n![Rick and Morty](https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2022\/03\/rick-and-morty-5bc162c.jpg?quality=90&fit=700,466)\n\nAdult Swim\n\nEvil Morty shows how he is going to make the Central Finite Curve ineffective by bursting it in order to access the universes outside of it. He manages to do just that with aplomb and travels to other parts of multiverse, beyond Rick's control and where Rick is no longer the smartest.\n\nWith Rick's protective curve burst, it's possible that Evil Morty could come up against some more challenging enemies. The curve prevented Rick from encountering anyone smarter than him, so it raises the question whether he really was the smartest man in the curve. Fans now know the notion of the Central Finite Curve has been the reason why Rick always managed to work his way out of any universe he visits.\n\n#### Want to see this content?\nThis page contains content provided by Google reCAPTCHA. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as Google reCAPTCHA may use cookies and other technologies. 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Boilerpipe Text	Rick and Morty's mind-bending adventures can take place anywhere, including other dimensions featuring alternate versions of the characters - and things came to a thrilling conclusion in season 5's two-part finale. Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland's cult sci-fi animation, which follows the misadventures of alcoholic scientist Rick Sanchez and his nephew Morty Smith, first aired its 10th and final episode of season 5, Rickmurai Jack, back in September 2021. The show's finale featured the much-anticipated return of Evil Morty - a dark version of the Morty Smith that we know from another universe who appeared to plot world domination in two fan-favourite episodes, and is the regular subject of fan theories and online discussion from viewers who hope to see the story resolved in future episodes. Fans were also introduced to a backstory of the Central Finite Curve - a multiverse wall where Rick is the smartest person in the universe but restricts access to those universes where Rick isn't the smartest person. Previously, Evil Morty and other in-universe plot points have seemed like the one thing Rick and Morty ’s trademark cynicism couldn’t touch – but the ending changes all of that. Adult Swim Evil Morty shows how he is going to make the Central Finite Curve ineffective by bursting it in order to access the universes outside of it. He manages to do just that with aplomb and travels to other parts of multiverse, beyond Rick's control and where Rick is no longer the smartest. With Rick's protective curve burst, it's possible that Evil Morty could come up against some more challenging enemies. The curve prevented Rick from encountering anyone smarter than him, so it raises the question whether he really was the smartest man in the curve. Fans now know the notion of the Central Finite Curve has been the reason why Rick always managed to work his way out of any universe he visits. Want to see this content? This page contains content provided by Google reCAPTCHA. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as Google reCAPTCHA may use cookies and other technologies. To view this content, choose 'Accept and continue' to allow Google reCAPTCHA and its required purposes. The finale ended with Evil Morty unveiling a new world before jumping into a yellow portal, believed to signify his emancipation from Rick. Fans were left uncertain as to whether they'll see him again - but if he does re-emerge in season 6, it will probably be bad news for Rick. Meanwhile, Rick will be forced to confront the realities he's been trying to conceal all this time, with the existence of a universe he didn't want to be revealed. As Rick's barrier has been bulldozed, fans will be exposed to an even bigger multiverse waiting to be explored, where anything can happen. Roll on season 6. Rick and Morty seasons 1 - 5 are available to stream on Netflix now. If you’re looking for more to watch check out our TV Guide . The latest issue of Radio Times is on sale now – subscribe now to get each issue delivered to your door. For more from the biggest stars in TV, l isten to the Radio Times podcast with Jane Garvey.
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Evil Morty's most successful scheme to date? ![](https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2020/05/Rick-9b0a9d9.jpg?quality=90&resize=980,654) - [Naomi Gordon](https://www.radiotimes.com/author/naomigordon/) Published: Tuesday, 8 March 2022 at 2:59 pm - [Share on facebook](https://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/rick-morty-season-5-ending-explained/) - [Share on twitter](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Rick%20and%20Morty%20season%205%20ending%20explained%3A%20Will%20we%20see%20Evil%20Morty%20again%3F%0A%0A&url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/rick-morty-season-5-ending-explained/) - [Share on pinterest](https://www.pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/rick-morty-season-5-ending-explained/&media=https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2020/05/Rick-9b0a9d9.jpg&description=Rick%20and%20Morty%20season%205%20ending%20explained%3A%20Will%20we%20see%20Evil%20Morty%20again%3F) - [Share on reddit](https://www.reddit.com/submit?url=https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/rick-morty-season-5-ending-explained/&title=Rick%20and%20Morty%20season%205%20ending%20explained%3A%20Will%20we%20see%20Evil%20Morty%20again%3F) - [Email to a friend](<mailto:?subject=On RadioTimes today:&body=I saw this and thought it might interest you...%0A%0Ahttps://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/rick-morty-season-5-ending-explained/>) Rick and Morty's mind-bending adventures can take place anywhere, including other dimensions featuring alternate versions of the characters - and things came to a thrilling conclusion in season 5's two-part finale. Ad Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland's cult sci-fi animation, which follows the misadventures of alcoholic scientist Rick Sanchez and his nephew Morty Smith, first aired its 10th and final episode of season 5, Rickmurai Jack, back in September 2021. The show's finale featured the much-anticipated return of Evil Morty - a dark version of the Morty Smith that we know from another universe who appeared to plot world domination in two fan-favourite episodes, and is the regular subject of fan theories and online discussion from viewers who hope to see the story resolved in future episodes. Fans were also introduced to a backstory of the Central Finite Curve - a multiverse wall where Rick is the smartest person in the universe but restricts access to those universes where Rick isn't the smartest person. Previously, Evil Morty and other in-universe plot points have seemed like the one thing [Rick and Morty](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/rick-and-morty-season-6-release-date/)’s trademark cynicism couldn’t touch – but the ending changes all of that. ## Rick and Morty season 5 ending explained ![Rick and Morty](https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2022/03/rick-and-morty-5bc162c.jpg?quality=90&fit=700,466) Adult Swim Evil Morty shows how he is going to make the Central Finite Curve ineffective by bursting it in order to access the universes outside of it. He manages to do just that with aplomb and travels to other parts of multiverse, beyond Rick's control and where Rick is no longer the smartest. With Rick's protective curve burst, it's possible that Evil Morty could come up against some more challenging enemies. The curve prevented Rick from encountering anyone smarter than him, so it raises the question whether he really was the smartest man in the curve. Fans now know the notion of the Central Finite Curve has been the reason why Rick always managed to work his way out of any universe he visits. #### Want to see this content? This page contains content provided by Google reCAPTCHA. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as Google reCAPTCHA may use cookies and other technologies. To view this content, choose 'Accept and continue' to allow Google reCAPTCHA and its required purposes. Accept and continue The finale ended with Evil Morty unveiling a new world before jumping into a yellow portal, believed to signify his emancipation from Rick. Fans were left uncertain as to whether they'll see him again - but if he does re-emerge in season 6, it will probably be bad news for Rick. Meanwhile, Rick will be forced to confront the realities he's been trying to conceal all this time, with the existence of a universe he didn't want to be revealed. 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Readable Markdown	Rick and Morty's mind-bending adventures can take place anywhere, including other dimensions featuring alternate versions of the characters - and things came to a thrilling conclusion in season 5's two-part finale. Dan Harmon and Justin Roiland's cult sci-fi animation, which follows the misadventures of alcoholic scientist Rick Sanchez and his nephew Morty Smith, first aired its 10th and final episode of season 5, Rickmurai Jack, back in September 2021. The show's finale featured the much-anticipated return of Evil Morty - a dark version of the Morty Smith that we know from another universe who appeared to plot world domination in two fan-favourite episodes, and is the regular subject of fan theories and online discussion from viewers who hope to see the story resolved in future episodes. Fans were also introduced to a backstory of the Central Finite Curve - a multiverse wall where Rick is the smartest person in the universe but restricts access to those universes where Rick isn't the smartest person. Previously, Evil Morty and other in-universe plot points have seemed like the one thing [Rick and Morty](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/rick-and-morty-season-6-release-date/)’s trademark cynicism couldn’t touch – but the ending changes all of that. ![Rick and Morty](https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2022/03/rick-and-morty-5bc162c.jpg?quality=90&fit=700,466) Adult Swim Evil Morty shows how he is going to make the Central Finite Curve ineffective by bursting it in order to access the universes outside of it. He manages to do just that with aplomb and travels to other parts of multiverse, beyond Rick's control and where Rick is no longer the smartest. With Rick's protective curve burst, it's possible that Evil Morty could come up against some more challenging enemies. The curve prevented Rick from encountering anyone smarter than him, so it raises the question whether he really was the smartest man in the curve. Fans now know the notion of the Central Finite Curve has been the reason why Rick always managed to work his way out of any universe he visits. #### Want to see this content? This page contains content provided by Google reCAPTCHA. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as Google reCAPTCHA may use cookies and other technologies. To view this content, choose 'Accept and continue' to allow Google reCAPTCHA and its required purposes. The finale ended with Evil Morty unveiling a new world before jumping into a yellow portal, believed to signify his emancipation from Rick. Fans were left uncertain as to whether they'll see him again - but if he does re-emerge in season 6, it will probably be bad news for Rick. Meanwhile, Rick will be forced to confront the realities he's been trying to conceal all this time, with the existence of a universe he didn't want to be revealed. As Rick's barrier has been bulldozed, fans will be exposed to an even bigger multiverse waiting to be explored, where anything can happen. Roll on season 6. Rick and Morty seasons 1 - 5 are available to stream on Netflix now. If you’re looking for more to watch check out our [TV Guide](https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/tv-listings/). The latest issue of Radio Times is on sale now – [subscribe now](https://www.radiotimes.com/magazine-subscription/) to get each issue delivered to your door. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to the [Radio Times podcast](https://www.radiotimes.com/podcasts/) with Jane Garvey.
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